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Pakistan Hosts Taliban Opponents for High-Stakes Talks in London
DID Press: second round of the Islamabad Conference is set to take place Tuesday in London, bringing together several figures opposed to the Taliban and individuals close to the government of Pakistan. Informed sources said the meeting will focus on…
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Hezbollah Rebuilds in Shadows with New Decentralized Command Model
DID Press: Sources familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye that Hezbollah has quietly restructured its command system following heavy blows in 2024, shifting to a more flexible and semi-autonomous model. The approach, referred to as the “Mughniyeh Model,”…
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Mattis: US Faces Tough Standoff with Iran
DID Press: Former US Defense Secretary James Mattis warned that Washington is in a difficult position with Iran, as regional tensions—especially in the Strait of Hormuz—continue to escalate. Speaking at the Saravik Energy Forum on Monday, Mattis said the current…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.6-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
DID Press: A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the shores of Tonga in the South Pacific, prompting authorities to issue an urgent tsunami warning. Coastal residents have been urged to move immediately to higher ground. Seismological centers report the quake…
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BBC: Iran’s Strikes Push Middle East to Deadlock
DID Press: BBC senior reporter Nafiseh Kohanvard reports that Iran’s ongoing attacks have placed the entire region under extreme pressure, with many countries losing trust in the US and Israel. She notes that widespread disruptions to regional flights are just…
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EU’s Duplicity in Iran War: Words of Peace, Actions of Complicity
DID Press: European bases supporting United States have become legitimate targets for Iran’s defensive operations. Strikes on these bases would not only slow U.S. operations but also drag European countries directly into a conflict they claim to oppose. This stark…
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Dostum Threatens Taliban Again: “I Can Repeat Dashte Laili Experience”
DID Press: Abdul Rashid Dostum, speaking from Turkey, has once again warned the Taliban, suggesting he could repeat the “Dashte Laili” experience. Dostum referred to his long history of military and political engagement, stating: “My record is clear to everyone,…
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Iran War Shifts US Political and Electoral Landscape
DID Press: The Economist analyzed the effects of the ongoing Iran conflict on the political and electoral climate in United States. According to the report, prolonged fighting and related economic concerns—such as rising energy prices and slower economic growth—have become…
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Top Afghan Striker Slams National Football System: “Either Money or Connections”
DID Press: Sohrab Afghan, Afghanistan’s all-time leading scorer in domestic football, sharply criticized the country’s football system following his exclusion from upcoming national team matches. In a post on his social media page, Sohrab Afghan wrote: “In Afghanistan, either you…
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Qatar’s “Independence” in Question: Hamad bin Jassim Admits US Use of Al-Udeid Base
DID Press: Hamad bin Jassim, Qatar’s former foreign minister, stated openly: “The Al-Udeid military base was established at the request of the United States. We built the base, but we realized we only have 12 aircraft while the facility can…
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